The Continuing Education Department is approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to offer the courses listed below. The content and curriculum of these courses are mandated and approved by the TCEQ.
Entrance Requirements: Students must complete, sign, and submit the Student Understanding of Responsibility and Ineligibility for License Acknowledgement forms, prior to registration.
Materials Needed: TCEQ approved manuals are included in the cost of tuition and will be provided to each student on the first day of class.
Certification Information: Upon completion, students are urged to apply for the corresponding licensing examination through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) at an additional cost. Wharton County Junior College Richmond Campus Testing Center is an approved testing facility for TCEQ.
The Water Utilities Safety course provides students with important information specific to confined spaces, proper personal protective equipment, and biological and chemical safety issues. Additionally, participants are guided through proper procedures associated with excavating and trenching, electrical safety, work site protection, safe vehicle operation, first aid safety tips, and best practices associated with a successful safety program. Upon completion of this course, trainees will be able to identify and properly use Personal Protective Equipment; safely operate excavating, trenching, backhoe, and loader equipment; conduct chemical handling in a safe manner; and understand the “Right to Know” law. TCEQ #0426
